Description
Global supply chains are fragile. In 2026, after crippling cyberattacks exposed this vulnerability, Brunei unveiled "Project Tumbuh," a localized chemical production unit prototype. Inspired by traditional apothecary and craft practices, it utilizes optimized chemical processes and readily available resources to manufacture essential fertilizers and medicines, fostering resilience amidst economic and ecological upheaval.
Context
In 2026, Brunei, once heavily reliant on global trade, faces a transformed landscape. Devastating cyberattacks in 2025 shattered global supply chains, forcing communities to prioritize local resources. Traditional knowledge and craft, once overshadowed by globalization, regained prominence, informing innovative solutions for survival and resilience. "Project Tumbuh" emerged as a symbol of this new era, championing self-sufficiency and community empowerment.
Provocation
Project Tumbuh asks you to contemplate the potential fragility of global systems. Consider the increasing reliance on AI and the potential consequences of unchecked technological advancement. What role can localized production play in future crises? How can we foster greater community resilience in an increasingly connected yet vulnerable world?
Rahman_4947's process
Rahman, inspired by environmental activism and Bruneian traditions of balance with nature, began with extensive research into localized chemical production methods and economic models post-cyberattack collapse. Their two-spirit perspective informs the project's emphasis on holistic, community-centered solutions. Meticulous diagrams and system models demonstrate the Tumbuh prototype’s viability in this new world.
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Events leading to ‘Project Tumbuh: Seeds of Resilience’
2024: Increased reliance on AI for supply chain management
2025: Series of global AI-driven cyberattacks disrupt critical infrastructure and supply chains
2026: Project Tumbuh prototype unveiled in Brunei
Imagined Future Scenarios Considered
Rahman_4947 considered the following imagined future scenarios while working on this project
Governments implement stricter regulations on supply chain transparency, forcing companies to adopt traceability platforms like TrusTrace.
Extrapolated from TrusTrace & Tapestry Team Up For A Model To Battle Environmental & Social Damage - Forbes
In the next three years, government incentives for sustainable lending remain insufficient to drive significant changes in banks' investment strategies, resulting in slow progress towards net-zero goals.
Extrapolated from Banks’ Three Wishes For The Holidays - Forbes
Hypothetical Product Ideas Considered
Rahman_4947 considered the following hypothetical product ideas while working on this project
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